Welcome to the Wildcat’s
Home Page - Rockford, Illinois'Youth Cross Country Team

The Wildcats is a Youth Cross-Country Team that started running in 1997. The program is designed to let kids have fun while learning about running. The ages of our runners range from 5 - 18. The program is open to all who might be interested. We compete in a series of cross-country meets during the fall beginning in early October. The Wildcats host a meet on October 30, 2010, which is open to all youth runners.
The Wildcats are a part of the Rockford Road Runners which is a Road Runners Club of America organization. Rockford Wildcats are also affiliated with USA Track &Field and AAU.

If you are visiting this website and wish to join the Wildcat Team you
only need two things, a desire to run and a pair of running shoes.
Join us at any practice (click here for Practices)
or e-mail us for more information. We accommodate runners of all abilities.
Be a Wildcat start running today.

If you would like to be on our email list send us request from above link.

Click here for release for to join the Wildcats.

If you are thinking of joining the Wildcats you can do so at any practice.

We have release forms or you can click “Release Form” to print off a release form and bring it with.

Runner’s ages 6-14 and all abilities are welcome. Bring your water bottles.

Only two requirements, a pair of shoes and a desire to run.

Summer Session is running at Rock Cut State Park

It is trail running through Rock Cut State Park !!!

Fall Session begins week of Aug. 23

Wildcat Olympics & Pool Party – Aug. 28th

Date-Time Location
Monday nights on the track as we work to get ready for State Street Mile
Tues.	July - 27	6:00 p.m.	Rock Cut State Park - West Lake Picnic Area
Thurs.	July - 29	6:00 p.m.	Rock Cut State Park - West Lake Picnic Area
*August Schedule*
Mon.	Aug – 2	6:00 p.m.	Practice on Track Lutheran High School
Tues.	Aug – 3	6:00 p.m.	Rock Cut State Park - West Lake Picnic Area
Thurs.	Aug - 5	6:00 p.m.	Rock Cut State Park - West Lake Picnic Area
Mon.	Aug – 9	6:00 p.m.	Practice on Track Lutheran High School
Tues.	Aug – 10	6:00 p.m.	Rock Cut State Park - West Lake Picnic Area
Thurs.	Aug - 12	6:00 p.m.	Rock Cut State Park - West Lake Picnic Area
*Sat August 14*			*State Street Mill* - *Be sure to send your entry!*
Tues.	Aug –17	6:00 p.m.	Rock Cut State Park - West Lake Picnic Area
Thurs.	Aug - 19	6:00 p.m.	Rock Cut State Park - West Lake Picnic Area
Fall Season Begins week of August 23
Mon.	Aug – 23	5:30 p.m.	Dahlquist Park
Tues.	Aug – 24	5:30 p.m.	Dahlquist Park
Thurs.	Aug - 26	5:30 p.m.	Dahlquist Park
Sat. Aug. 28		Wildcat Olympics & Pool Party 8a.m-11a.m. Spring Brook Swim Club
Mon.	Aug – 30	5:30 p.m.	Dahlquist Park
Tues.	Aug – 31	5:30 p.m.	Dahlquist Park
Thurs.	Sept - 2	5:30 p.m.	Dahlquist Park
No Practice – Sept 4		On The Water Front 5k
Mon.	Sept. – 6	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Tues.	Sept - 7	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Thurs.	Sept - 9	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Sat. Sept. 11		Thin Mint Sprint
Mon.	Sept. – 13	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Tues.	Sept - 14	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Thurs.	Sept - 16	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Sat. Sept. 18		Hobo Run – Rock Cut State Park
Mon.	Sept. – 20	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Tues.	Sept – 21	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Thurs.	Sept – 23	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Sat.	Sept - 25
Mon.	Sept. – 27	5:30 p.m.	Dahlquist Park
Tues.	Sept 28	Middle School Meet – Dahlquist Park
Thurs.	Sept - 30	5:30 p.m.	Dahlquist Park
Sat. Oct. 2		Belvidere Meet
Mon.	Oct. 4	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Tues.	Oct – 5	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Thurs.	Oct - 7	5:30 p.m.	Location TBA
Sat. Oct. 2		TBA

Have you visited the Wildcat photo gallery?

Rockford-Wildcats Photo Gallery

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2010 Wildcat Scholarships

2010 Scholarships to be announced soon.

Previous recipients of Rockford Wildcat Scholarships

2007-Kristen Peterson, 2008- Kassandra Swanson, Shawn Ferguson, 2009-Lauren Williams, John Liddell, Hayley Thomas, Sarah Kortze, Kelsey Campbell, Hannah Williams.

Meet Results 1997-2009 click here.

Check out the Practices page for complete fall schedule and the Workouts page for our workouts

Wildcat Mission Statement

We will provide all youth with the opportunity to
reach personal goals, be a leader, practice good
sportsmanship and learn respect for self and others.

Wildcats will be positive role models.
Wildcats value each runner and the efforts they are making.
Wildcats realize that each runner has different talents, abilities and goals.
Wildcats measure success by effort and personal satisfaction rather than place or time.
Wildcats value the relationships made and the fun shared by all kids who are team members.

Go Wildcats !!!

Check FAQ for the answers???
We do NOT run in lightning. If there is lighting practice will be canceled. We will run in rain
during the summer as long as it does not require swimming. d other often asked questions.

PICTURES
Check out the Photo page for new pictures if you have a favorite
either e-mail or bring to practice and we can scan and load.

Do You
Know?

Spring, Summer & Fall – 2010
We will be running!

Join us at any of our practices!

Click on Practices for more info.

When: See Schedule.
Where:

Click on the pages below to see more.

Practices	Meet Results	Meet the Coaches	Wildcat
Workouts	Frequently Asked Questions	Running Quotes & Inspiration	Something New Coming Soon
Meets	Photos	Wildcat Kid's Page

USA Track & Field Age Groups
PeeWee - Age 7 & 8 Bantam - Age 9 & 10 Midget - Age 11 & 12
Youth - Age 13 & 14 Intermediate - Age 15 & 16 Young Adult - Age 17 & 18

Wildcat Coach: Mike Mapes & John Kunde
E-mail Mike here

Click Here >>> To Meet All of our Coaches.